Use and application of technology
to improve productivity. Naval history. Reading and writing. Digital
photography.

Employment Experience

1998  Present. James Worth Bagley College of Engineering, Office of the Dean, Mississippi
State University

Undergraduate Coordinator. Serve as representative of
the Dean in matters pertaining to undergraduate engineering students. Perform
recruiting activities, scholarship duties, and interface with community
colleges. Provide counseling and advice to students, approve readmissions and
other requests from students. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or
Associate Dean. Work closely with students, student leaders, faculty, department
heads, and other University administrators. Review, analyze, and report data of
importance to the College and University. Manage the College of Engineering
Computer Initiative, an initiative requiring student ownership of computers and
curriculum modifications needed to support such a requirement. Chair the
committee that develops specifications of the computers. Review and draft
policies for the College of Engineering. Interpret and apply University policies
for the College.

Research Engineer. Chief Test Engineer and
Manager of Field Operations Team. Responsible for test scheduling, planning and
oversight. Had oversight of the operation of the Gas Analysis System and EPA
testing methods performed at DIAL. Ensured all appropriate quality assurance
measurements were met for testing performed on site. Responsible for the
archiving and analysis of test data in accordance with applicable standards and
quality assurance measures. Served as manager of the Field Applications,
Coordination, Testing, and Support (FACTS) program which interfaced with
external vendors and scheduled testing of vendor‑­supplied equipment.
Interacted with officials of major corporations and governmental agencies in new
business development. Have extensive experience in the scheduling, coordinating,
and execution of test campaigns at off-site locations. Served as guest lecturer
to several Air Pollution Control courses on EPA Regulations and test methods

1982  1984 MHD Energy Center, Mississippi State University

Graduate
Research Assistant. Developed the preliminary design and thermal model of a
coal‑fired MHD (Magnetohydrodynamics) simulation facility. This project
involved sizing the flow channel to achieve desired velocities and optical paths
lengths. The method of coal and air injection was determined and all heat fluxes
were computed. Refractory thicknesses and coolant flow rates were obtained.

Military Service

Commissioned as an Engineering Duty Officer in the United States Naval
Reserve, August 1991. Current rank of Lieutenant Commander (Select) (O-4).
Qualified as Ship Superintendent, Shipyard Watch Officer, and Command Duty
Officer.